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What does the doll with a blind eye represent?
What does the doll with a blind eye represent?
The mother was eager to carry the dolls with her, embracing the memories they represented.
The mother was eager to carry the dolls with her, embracing the memories they represented.
False
What do the dolls' ragged appearances symbolize?
What do the dolls' ragged appearances symbolize?
Painful memories and unfortunate events
The boat in the narrative symbolizes the character's __________.
The boat in the narrative symbolizes the character's __________.
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Match the dolls with their representations:
Match the dolls with their representations:
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Study Notes
Doll Representations
- First doll: Blind eye represents mother who was too blind to see child's ability to make own decisions.
- Second doll: Missing arms and legs symbolize child who was not free to make decisions at first.
- General dolls: Rags and tatters represent painful memories; mother did not want to bring with her, she wanted to let go of the past.
Journey and Destination
- Boat turning to seaward represents the persona moving on from difficult journey.
- Previous experiences may have been rough, but the person should row their boat to reach their destination.
- The journey continues.
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Description
Explore the deep symbolism found in dolls representing personal experiences and relationships. This quiz delves into the metaphors of journey and destination, highlighting the struggle for independence and the process of moving on from the past.
